Young boy posts heartwarming letter with some chocolate coins to police officers serving in Manchester after terror attack

An 11-year-old boy ran away after handing over the touching note

By Amanda Devlin

7th June 2017, 7:29 pm

Updated: 7th June 2017, 7:29 pm

COPS were branded the "superheroes of Manchester" in a heartwarming letter written by youngsters who handed it to on-duty officers alongside a chocolate coin.

GMP Manchester North shared a picture of the letter on Facebook which has now been shared more than 21,000 times.

GMP Manchester North/Facebook

The post reads: “We currently have Police Constables working on duty outside the Town Hall in Manchester this afternoon when a young boy who we only know as Ben approached him and gave him two envelopes, then ran off.

"The envelopes were addressed to ‘The Superheroes of Manchester’.

GMP Manchester North/Facebook

“Within each envelope was a small chocolate coin and a letter which reads: ‘Thank for protecting everyone from danger and for being real superheroes to us all. Love from Ben 11, Amy-Leigh 14, Charlotte 4 years’.

“Thank you for brightening up our day.”

More than 600 messages from touched members of the public praised the youngsters for the gesture.

Thank for protecting everyone from danger and for being real superheroes to us all. Love from Ben 11, Amy-Leigh 14, Charlotte 4.

Kids' letter to police

Anna Hey said: “What a beautiful thing to do... all the hard work and dedication that all the police officers put into keeping us safe, the long hours, sleepless nights but total commitment.

"Well done to all of you so much respect and admiration.”

Geraldine Nice said: “How lovely is that. What fantastic children they are and I am guessing their parents are great too. Brought them up to be respectful, kind and thoughtful children. Lovely story.”